A Message from the Club President

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Mike Pastryk

2011-2012 Theme

My first quarter as Club President is nearing completion and it has been a great experience. Together we have accomplished so much in such a short time! Here are just a few of our many accomplishments:

• Because our success depends upon our members, one of the greatest accomplishments has been the induction of three new members in my first three months as President. I am pleased to welcome Ellen De Martini, Stephanie Payne and Shontye Claborn to the club. All three Rotarians have begun contributing and I look forward to helping them become more familiar with Rotary as they move from red to blue badges.
  
•  Our two largest fundraisers, Fireworks and the Golf Tournament, were both very successful.
  
• Our PR committee has introduced The Grapevine newsletter and bi-weekly email updates. They are also revitalizing the website and adding social media to our overall PR campaign.
  
• We’ve added Rock Star Moments to club meeting to celebrate special Rotarian moments and memories.
  
• The Fun and Games Committee has provided games that encourage us get to better know each other.
  
• With our new service project Helping Hands Senior Project we have already helped seniors in need with small home repairs.
  
• Our club hosted a Joint Club Mixer to promote business networking opportunities among Rotarians. This is in keeping with the Rotary Means Business (RMB) that is gaining ground throughout the District.
  
• On the horizon is our Back Pack project distributing food on Friday’s to children at John Reed, Waldo Rohnert and hopefully Thomas Page Schools.
  
• Over 2 acres of land has been donated for an organic garden to help accomplish our goal next spring.

We’ve done all of the above before Winter has set in! And, on top of these things, we also have a Bunco Tournament and Toy Drive planned for 2011.

I want to thank everyone for your support and dedication. From the Wine Country to the World, helping others is what we do.

Mike Pastryk
President
Rotary Club of Rohnert Park - Cotati

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